Answer:
Scott Company
Journal Entries:
January 31:
Debit Payroll $80,000
Credit Salaries Payable $57,200
Credit Payroll Taxes Payable $22,800
To record the salaries and taxes payable.
Debit Salaries Payable $57,200
Debit Payroll Taxes Payable $22,800
Credit Cash $80,000
To record the payment of the salaries and taxes.
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
Number of sales employees = 5
Salary per month = $16,000 each
Withholding taxes:
FICA social security taxes of 6.2% = $992
Medicare taxes 1.45% = $232
Federal income tax = 16% = $2,560
Monthly Medical Insurance = $440
FUTA = 0.8% of the first $7,000 = $56
SUTA = 4.0% of the first $7,000 = $280
Total withholding tax deductions = $4,560
Payroll total ($16,000 * 5) = $80,000
Withholding taxes for each:
FICA social security taxes of 6.2% = $992 * 5 - $4,960
Medicare taxes 1.45% = $232 * 5 - $1,160
Federal income tax = 16% = $2,560 * 5 - $12,800
Monthly Medical Insurance = $440 * 5 - $2,200
FUTA = 0.8% of the first $7,000 = $56 * 5 - $280
SUTA = 4.0% of the first $7,000 = $280 * 5 - $1,400
Total withholding tax deductions = $4,560 * 5 = $22,800
Net pay = $57,200
